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HB 4390

Relating to parental rights regarding the use of machine grading to score certain portions of assessment instruments administered to public school students in this state.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Aicha Davis

HB 4390 grants Texas parents the right to prevent automated grading systems from scoring portions of their children's school assessments, requiring opt-in consent.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4390

Legislative bill overview

HB 4390 establishes parental rights regarding machine grading of student assessments in Texas public schools. The bill would give parents authority over whether automated grading systems can be used to score certain portions of assessment instruments administered to their children. It specifically limits the state's ability to implement AI or algorithmic scoring without parental consent.

Why is this important

As schools increasingly adopt automated grading technologies to reduce teacher workload and improve efficiency, questions arise about accuracy, bias, and educational equity. This bill addresses growing parental concerns about algorithmic decision-making affecting their children's academic records and potential downstream consequences for placement, advancement, or school ratings based on AI-scored assessments.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Requiring individual parental opt-in/opt-out for machine grading could create administrative complexity and inconsistency in how student assessments are evaluated within the same classroom or district
  • Assessment validity: If portions of standardized tests are hand-scored for some students and machine-scored for others, it may compromise the reliability and comparability of results, affecting the validity of accountability metrics
  • Equity concerns: Students whose parents opt-out may receive hand-grading benefits while others don't, potentially creating unequal educational experiences; alternatively, widespread opt-outs could leave schools without sufficient grading capacity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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